We know how much you want to, but DON’T DO IT. It can save your ass….ets later down the line! Today we’re talking about why you don’t always need to resort to desperate measures right away.

We know how much you want to, but DON’T DO IT. It can save your ass….ets later down the line! Today we’re talking about why you don’t always need to resort to desperate measures right away.

Hands Off That..

This one’s a little bit longer than 90 seconds, but we think it’s worth a little bit more time. Let’s talk about the effect that dread can have on your productivity—and how we can fight back.

This one’s a little bit longer than 90 seconds, but we think it’s worth a little bit more time. Let’s talk about the effect that dread can have on your productivity—and how we can fight back.

Episode 1: Dread: Progress’ Worst..

We’re excited to bring something new to you here at the Profit and Impact Network! Get ready for short bits of advice from everyone’s favorite long-winded finance guy.

We’re excited to bring something new to you here at the Profit and Impact Network! Get ready for short bits of advice from everyone’s favorite long-winded finance guy.

Introducing 90 Seconds with Nev

Bridget Willard

In this episode Bridget shares with us a spot on Twitter strategy to grow your reach. She also shares her strategy for dealing with up the up an downs of business and life. It’s an interesting take on producing content that is not only cathartic but profitable.

In this episode Bridget shares with us a spot on Twitter strategy to grow your reach. She also shares her strategy for dealing with up the up an downs of business and life. It’s an interesting take on producing content that is not only cathartic but profitable.

EP 26. Bridget Willard: The Power of Writing

Bet Hannon

Accessible websites – a great example of how profit and impact go hand in hand. Kicking off our next season Is a podcast I wanted to do for awhile but need the perfect guest. Boy did I find her – Bet Hannon is the go to accessibility expert in many big Facebook groups and other WordPress events. Her and Nev go in depth what you need to know:Can I use a plugin?What are plugins are good?What’s my liability?What’s your take on the future of accessibility?How can I convince a client they should add this on to the project?How can I make a profit doing this?

Accessible websites – a great example of how profit and impact go hand in hand. Kicking off our next season Is a podcast I wanted to do for awhile but need the perfect guest. Boy did I find her – Bet Hannon is the go to accessibility expert in many big Facebook groups and other WordPress events. Her and Nev go in depth what you need to know: Can I use a plugin? What are plugins are good? What’s my liability? What’s your take on the future of accessibility? How can I convince a client they should add this on to the project? How can I make a profit doing this?

EP 25. Bet Hannon: Accessible Website = Profit and Impact

Lindsay Halsey

Recurring revenue is pretty great to have but to get consistent, profitable recurring revenue you need a system to not earn the right customer but keep them. Lindsay lays out a process she developed over time for her SaaS that any agency or SaaS can apply to their business. You’ll learn: A six step process to finding qualified leads, starting the relationship out right and keeping them happy for the long term.

Recurring revenue is pretty great to have but to get consistent, profitable recurring revenue you need a system to not earn the right customer but keep them. Lindsay lays out a process she developed over time for her SaaS that any agency or SaaS can apply to their business. You’ll learn: A six step process to finding qualified leads, starting the relationship out right and keeping them happy for the long term.

EP 24. Lindsay Halsey: A Six Step Process for Finding and KEEPING the Right Client

Vito Peleg

Price is obviously one of the main drivers of profits but as the story of Atarim shows it’s also a signal to attract the right kind of client.  And by right kind I mean the very profitable and less hassle kind.   Vito, founder of Atarim and formerly WP Feedback talks about how pricing properly allows you to start a business that makes enough money to not be starved for the resources it needs to grow.  Having had the ability to continually improve the product over time he was able to take on a massive rebrand and double the size of his company and do 2 years of sales in 6 months.  This in turn allowed him to pull off the beautiful combo of sky rocketing profits while also lower stress.   Find out more about Atarim:https://atarim.io/

Price is obviously one of the main drivers of profits but as the story of Atarim shows it’s also a signal to attract the right kind of client.  And by right kind I mean the very profitable and less hassle kind.   Vito, founder of Atarim and formerly WP Feedback talks about how pricing properly allows you to start a business that makes enough money to not be starved for the resources it needs to grow.  Having had the ability to continually improve the product over time he was able to take on a massive rebrand and double the size of his company and do 2 years of sales in 6 months.  This in turn allowed him to pull off the beautiful combo of sky rocketing profits while also lower stress.   Find out more about Atarim: <a href="https://atarim.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atarim.io/</a>

EP 23. Vito Peleg: Pricing for Growth

Nev Harris

Come tax time everyone wants to lower their taxes.  Often you end up writing big checks in April and your first thought is tell me how I can lower what I owe in taxes.  The answer regrettably is not much.  Nev shares the big thing we should do now and why most of us won’t do it and the rest don’t want to do it.  This isn’t one size fits all advice but it is what we you need to do to increase your profits by lowering your taxes for your business.

Come tax time everyone wants to lower their taxes.  Often you end up writing big checks in April and your first thought is tell me how I can lower what I owe in taxes.  The answer regrettably is not much.  Nev shares the big thing we should do now and why most of us won’t do it and the rest don’t want to do it.  This isn’t one size fits all advice but it is what we you need to do to increase your profits by lowering your taxes for your business.

EP 22. Nev Harris: The Key to a Lower Tax Bill in April

Jimmy Rose

Jimmy Rose is a master of productivity and the client experience.  In this episode Nev and Jimmy talk about agency life and life beyond the agency.   Some highlights are:How to make new clients to stay profitable, happy, and on track to complete the project on deadline.  An innovative way to turn internet trolls into new content.A fast and highly profitable way to grow your existing plug in or SaaS  Links Jimmy mentioned in during the show:My 5 favourite productivity systems – On the homepage at https://jimmyrose.meContent Snare free trial – https://contentsnare.com Connect with Jimmy: Twitter – https://twitter.com/_jimmyroseFacebook – https://facebook.com/jimmyrosepageInstagram – https://instagram.com/getjimmyroseLinked In – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrose0/Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfG0GuJW2KMQOyAtlx1Xgg Jimmy’s Companies:Content Snare – https://contentsnare.comJimmy Rose / Zapier Mastery Course – https://jimmyrose.me/zapier-mastery/Agency Highway – https://agencyhighway.com

Jimmy Rose is a master of productivity and the client experience.  In this episode Nev and Jimmy talk about agency life and life beyond the agency.   Some highlights are: How to make new clients to stay profitable, happy, and on track to complete the project on deadline.   An innovative way to turn internet trolls into new content. A fast and highly profitable way to grow your existing plug in or SaaS  Links Jimmy mentioned in during the show: My 5 favourite productivity systems – On the homepage at <a href="https://jimmyrose.me/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://jimmyrose.me</a> Content Snare free trial – <a href="https://contentsnare.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://contentsnare.com</a> Connect with Jimmy:  Twitter – <a href="https://twitter.com/_jimmyrose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/_jimmyrose</a> Facebook – <a href="https://facebook.com/jimmyrosepage" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/jimmyrosepage</a> Instagram – <a href="https://instagram.com/getjimmyrose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/getjimmyrose</a> Linked In – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrose0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrose0/</a> Youtube – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfG0GuJW2KMQOyAtlx1Xgg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfG0GuJW2KMQOyAtlx1Xgg</a> Jimmy’s Companies: Content Snare – <a href="https://contentsnare.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://contentsnare.com</a> Jimmy Rose / Zapier Mastery Course – <a href="https://jimmyrose.me/zapier-mastery/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://jimmyrose.me/zapier-mastery/</a> Agency Highway – <a href="https://agencyhighway.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://agencyhighway.com</a>

EP. 21 Jimmy Rose: The Key to Profitable and Happy Clients

Nev compassionately answers an internet trolls claim that there is no such thing as a compassionate capitalist. He explains how to ACT like a compassionate capitalist using his ACT framework.

Nev compassionately answers an internet trolls claim that there is no such thing as a compassionate capitalist. He explains how to ACT like a compassionate capitalist using his ACT framework.

EP. 20 Nev Harris: How to ACT Like a Compassionate Capitalist

This is NOT the same successful people telling you the same stories.  We dig deep into what it REALLY takes to build an insanely profitable business that allows you the freedom and resources to make an impact and create the change you want to see.  Nev Harris (Financial Personality featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC and others) and his guests share the warts, struggles, and failures that have led to the successes you see today.  In the end we learn that EVERY business has gone through the same trial and tribulations that you are going through right now.  Let’s be honest the world doesn’t need another highly curated IG feed or interview making you feel bad about how hard you’re working while someone else seems to have a golden touch.  Nev’s ADD and insatiable curiosity leads to lots of laughs and lots of learning!

Robert Jacobi

Running an agency often means dealing with and overseeing many different things at once, from the copy and offers on your website to the processes that pin down everything you do - and that’s before you even get to the client work. Some days, it will probably feel like you can’t seem to get control over all of the moving parts long enough to take a breath (and maybe eat a peanut butter cup #obsessed) - but there is some good news: Even in the most chaotic agency environment, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure you always have control over your next move. Leveraging your network, starting a side hustle, focusing all your energy on boosting profits in your existing agency business - all of these things have the potential to be highly profitable business activities. There’s just one problem: as profitable activities often are, all of these activities are resource-intensive, requiring resources, processes, and energy - and sometimes, you just don’t Of course, for all the times when you find yourself falling asleep in front of a screen at 3 am with four hours of work still waiting on your final approval, there is another option: Get someone else in control. That’s what Robert Jacobi would do. As the Director of the WordPress unit at cloud hosting platform Cloudways and former President of Joomla, he knows a few things about growing businesses, managing risk, and making decisions that have an impact. In this episode of Profit and Impact, Robert shares his tips for running a profitable, consumer-friendly business, from getting the right people on your team to cutting through the jargon. So what’s this episode really about?The thing that all people really want out of tech companies (it’s simpler than you think)How to set up processes for controlling costs and mitigating risk Why you should always create a financial “runway” for your startupThe best back-to-basics tip for running a profitable business Why you should listen We all want to feel like we’re in control of the direction our lives and businesses are moving in, but sometimes, the best way to exercise that control is to hire someone with the expertise to help. This episode will give you a whole new perspective on what it means to make a difference, whether that’s through charity, philanthropy, or building processes to keep your costs under control. Links Nev Harris Robert JacobiYou can quote me on that…“Every day or on the job, at whatever job, you're packing away a whole bunch of information that is insanely valuable.” - Robert Jacobi“Often, we [mistakenly believe that] the desire to have an impact, the desire to create change, the desire to do good things has to be mutually exclusive from making a profit. I believe, passionately, that profit is what allows you to make that impact.” - Nev Harris “I'd rather be giving the money to help out causes I care about than begging people for the money to help causes I care about.” - Nev Harris Like what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

Running an agency often means dealing with and overseeing many different things at once, from the copy and offers on your website to the processes that pin down everything you do - and that’s before you even get to the client work.  Some days, it will probably feel like you can’t seem to get control over all of the moving parts long enough to take a breath (and maybe eat a peanut butter cup #obsessed) - but there is some good news:  Even in the most chaotic agency environment, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure you always have control over your next move.  Leveraging your network, starting a side hustle, focusing all your energy on boosting profits in your existing agency business - all of these things have the potential to be highly profitable business activities.  There’s just one problem: as profitable activities often are, all of these activities are resource-intensive, requiring resources, processes, and energy - and sometimes, you just don’t  Of course, for all the times when you find yourself falling asleep in front of a screen at 3 am with four hours of work still waiting on your final approval, there is another option:  Get someone else in control.  That’s what Robert Jacobi would do. As the Director of the WordPress unit at cloud hosting platform Cloudways and former President of Joomla, he knows a few things about growing businesses, managing risk, and making decisions that have an impact.  In this episode of Profit and Impact, Robert shares his tips for running a profitable, consumer-friendly business, from getting the right people on your team to cutting through the jargon.  So what’s this episode really about? The thing that all people really want out of tech companies (it’s simpler than you think)How to set up processes for controlling costs and mitigating risk Why you should always create a financial “runway” for your startupThe best back-to-basics tip for running a profitable business  Why you should listen  We all want to feel like we’re in control of the direction our lives and businesses are moving in, but sometimes, the best way to exercise that control is to hire someone with the expertise to help. This episode will give you a whole new perspective on what it means to make a difference, whether that’s through charity, philanthropy, or building processes to keep your costs under control.  Links  Nev Harris  Robert Jacobi You can quote me on that… “Every day or on the job, at whatever job, you're packing away a whole bunch of information that is insanely valuable.” - Robert Jacobi “Often, we [mistakenly believe that] the desire to have an impact, the desire to create change, the desire to do good things has to be mutually exclusive from making a profit. I believe, passionately, that profit is what allows you to make that impact.” - Nev Harris  “I'd rather be giving the money to help out causes I care about than begging people for the money to help causes I care about.” - Nev Harris  Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP. 19 Robert Jacobi: Ahead in the Cloud

In years to come, whenever someone asks about the biggest economic disaster in my lifetime, COVID will almost definitely make the list - but it won’t be the only one. Twenty years from now, it might not even be the most significant. I don’t want to sound alarmist, but we’ll all be better off if we can just accept it: There will always be another “event” to deal with. If we’re lucky, everything will bounce back just the way it did before - and I believe that it always will. Why? Well, the data shows that the economy and businesses have dealt with many things like this in the past and always bounced back. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be a fun journey, or that we’ll always know what we’re doing and where to go next, but there are two things we need to make it through in one piece: HopeAnd Savings At times like these, understanding cash flow really does come in handy - and in this episode, I’ll give you a few quick tips on doing just that, along with some sage advice for agency owners during these tumultuous times.  So what’s this episode really about? The value in reflecting on the way we responded to dramatic life events  The good news we all need to hold onto in a COVID worldWhy everyone should aim to have cash reserves and be prepared Why you should listen Major global events like COVID-19 are difficult to process in the midst of the drama, but once things slow down, they often leave life lessons in their wake. While it helps to know that better days are always on the way, the real skill lies in being able to handle the challenges today throws at us, and sometimes we have to look back to see how far we’ve come. Links Nev Harris You can quote me on that… “It always feels that it always feels like it's going to hurt more than it actually does.” - Nev Harris Like what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

In years to come, whenever someone asks about the biggest economic disaster in my lifetime, COVID will almost definitely make the list - but it won’t be the only one.  Twenty years from now, it might not even be the most significant.  I don’t want to sound alarmist, but we’ll all be better off if we can just accept it:  There will always be another “event” to deal with. If we’re lucky, everything will bounce back just the way it did before - and I believe that it always will.  Why?  Well, the data shows that the economy and businesses have dealt with many things like this in the past and always bounced back.  That doesn’t mean it’s going to be a fun journey, or that we’ll always know what we’re doing and where to go next, but there are two things we need to make it through in one piece:  Hope And  Savings  At times like these, understanding cash flow really does come in handy - and in this episode, I’ll give you a few quick tips on doing just that, along with some sage advice for agency owners during these tumultuous times.   So what’s this episode really about?  The value in reflecting on the way we responded to dramatic life events  The good news we all need to hold onto in a COVID worldWhy everyone should aim to have cash reserves and be prepared  Why you should listen  Major global events like COVID-19 are difficult to process in the midst of the drama, but once things slow down, they often leave life lessons in their wake. While it helps to know that better days are always on the way, the real skill lies in being able to handle the challenges today throws at us, and sometimes we have to look back to see how far we’ve come.  Links  Nev Harris  You can quote me on that…  “It always feels that it always feels like it's going to hurt more than it actually does.” - Nev Harris  Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP. 18 Nev Harris: Through the Looking Glass

If you had the power to make any kind of impact on the world, what would it look like? Would you create the kind of place that allows people to live fulfilling, healthy lives? A place where people share the same honorable mission and give freely of their skills to make it happen? Because I know I would - and in my mind, the result would look a little (okay, a lot) like Mayo Clinic. This world-class hospital system is much more than a non-profit-turned-successful story of philanthropy. It’s also a brilliant example of what happens when you find talented people who are committed to making a difference and reward them for their efforts. Until recently, the thing I loved the most about Mayo Clinic was its origin story, born of a very profitable hospital practice and a team of philanthropists who were committed to (you guessed it) profit and impact…But since spending time there and experiencing the difference for myself, it became about much more than that. It’s about how profitability allows the vision of a few to flow down and translate into a mission of many, making a real, tangible impact in the world. There are so many lessons we could all learn from the way Mayo Clinic operates, and that’s what this short and sweet episode is all about.So what’s this episode really about? The power of knowing where to invest your money for the best outputThe key to making sure your staff members embody your company visionHow profit can allow you to live your mission and create the impact you want to createWhy you should listen? In a world filled with bad news and tragic stories, the Mayo Clinic is truly a shining example of one of my favorite principles: hard work gives us the best opportunity to make the impact we want to make on the world and be successful. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a little more hope for the future (and the present) of our world. LinksNev Harris Mayo Clinic You can quote me from that… “The patients are so well taken care of [and] have such a great experience that when they go home, wherever home may be - the opposite side of the world or a couple of miles from there - they tell 20 people, and out of those 20 people that they tell, seven become patients.” - Nev Harris Like what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

If you had the power to make any kind of impact on the world, what would it look like?  Would you create the kind of place that allows people to live fulfilling, healthy lives?  A place where people share the same honorable mission and give freely of their skills to make it happen?  Because I know I would - and in my mind, the result would look a little (okay, a lot) like Mayo Clinic.  This world-class hospital system is much more than a non-profit-turned-successful story of philanthropy. It’s also a brilliant example of what happens when you find talented people who are committed to making a difference and reward them for their efforts.  Until recently, the thing I loved the most about Mayo Clinic was its origin story, born of a very profitable hospital practice and a team of philanthropists who were committed to (you guessed it) profit and impact… But since spending time there and experiencing the difference for myself, it became about much more than that. It’s about how profitability allows the vision of a few to flow down and translate into a mission of many, making a real, tangible impact in the world.  There are so many lessons we could all learn from the way Mayo Clinic operates, and that’s what this short and sweet episode is all about. So what’s this episode really about?  The power of knowing where to invest your money for the best outputThe key to making sure your staff members embody your company visionHow profit can allow you to live your mission and create the impact you want to create Why you should listen?  In a world filled with bad news and tragic stories, the Mayo Clinic is truly a shining example of one of my favorite principles: hard work gives us the best opportunity to make the impact we want to make on the world and be successful. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a little more hope for the future (and the present) of our world.  Links Nev Harris  Mayo Clinic  You can quote me from that…  “The patients are so well taken care of [and] have such a great experience that when they go home, wherever home may be - the opposite side of the world or a couple of miles from there - they tell 20 people, and out of those 20 people that they tell, seven become patients.” - Nev Harris  Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP. 17 Nev Harris: A Century of Impact

Similar words very different outcomes. There are 1.4 million registered charities in the US alone and probably another million unregistered. Almost 1 for every 100 people. They all have a good mission but for one reason or another most fail to make an impact. These are sad statistics. It’s like going to an animal rescue and seeing cage after cage after cage of dogs needing a new home. You can’t rescue all dogs and you can’t volunteer or donate to every worthwhile cause. So what are you to do…. Nev shares what we can do right now to make a difference and why so many charities struggle. As always this isn’t theoretical academic nonsense. He illustrates these points by referring to his stay at the Mayo Clinic. A non profit who from one mans humble beginnings have impacted BILLIONS of people all over the world.

EP 16. Nev Harris: Charitable Vs Charity

Dana Malstaff

When we’ve had enough of discussing balance sheets in the financial world, there’s another (much bigger) discussion to be had about balance: How we balance the roles we play in life - as parents, partners, friends, community members, agency owners, and people. I’m always amazed by the tenacity of women who balance motherhood and business, dealing with unending uncertainty and subverting societal stereotypes along the way.What’s even more amazing is how some women have found ways to parent children, nurture other women, and grow thriving businesses into empires in the middle of a global pandemic. Personally, I’ve never had to choose between soothing a fussy child and spending that extra (much-needed) hour on writing emails, sending invoices, or thinking up the next big move in my business… But I know someone who has. Dana Malstaff is the founder of Boss-Mom and creator of the Nurture to Convert Society, but she’s also much more than that. She’s a mother, an author, a podcaster, a content strategist, a template architect, a blind spot reducer, an engagement facilitator, and a movement maker. Oh, and she has a REALLY engaged group of followers on Facebook. Yep, she does it all. #superwoman #marrymedanaDana is proof that you can succeed with business and babies - and in this episode of Profit and Impact, she delivers a few tried-and-tested truth bombs that will inspire women (and men) everywhere. So what’s this episode REALLY about? The true value in starting your own consulting business Understanding the fundamental differences in the needs and motivations of men and women - and how this impacts business strategy How a woman’s role as the household money manager can create a scarcity mindset What it means to balance “social and business contracts” as a woman Why it’s so important not to give up and find the thing that works for you Why you should listenAs a mother, a founder, an author, a content strategist, an engagement facilitator, and a movement maker, Dana Malstaff knows a few things about keeping many balls in the air. She also knows how important it is for women to learn how to balance the social and business contracts in a profitable way - and whether you’re pushing a pram uphill or just managing your own procrastination, Dana’s drive will inspire you. LinksBoss-MomNev HarrisYou can quote me on that… “Clarity is in the doing. Clarity is in the process and making money is in the process.” - Dana Malstaff “For agency owners, instead of being really profitable - doing one thing and then being able to give - they want to be they want to create maximum impact for everybody. Then they water down what they have to offer, and they water down their profits, so they really can't make much of an impact at all.” - Nev Harris “I'm so sick of people saying parenting is hard, you know, and that it's this bad thing. Hard is not bad. Working and things being hard is literally what makes life worth living. You don't climb a mountain because it's easy, you get to the freaking top of the mountain because you have done so many hard things to get there. 99% of the other people never got there because they didn't work hard enough.” - Dana MalstaffLike what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

When we’ve had enough of discussing balance sheets in the financial world, there’s another (much bigger) discussion to be had about balance:  How we balance the roles we play in life - as parents, partners, friends, community members, agency owners, and people.  I’m always amazed by the tenacity of women who balance motherhood and business, dealing with unending uncertainty and subverting societal stereotypes along the way. What’s even more amazing is how some women have found ways to parent children, nurture other women, and grow thriving businesses into empires in the middle of a global pandemic.  Personally, I’ve never had to choose between soothing a fussy child and spending that extra (much-needed) hour on writing emails, sending invoices, or thinking up the next big move in my business…  But I know someone who has.  Dana Malstaff is the founder of Boss-Mom and creator of the Nurture to Convert Society, but she’s also much more than that. She’s a mother, an author, a podcaster, a content strategist, a template architect, a blind spot reducer, an engagement facilitator, and a movement maker.  Oh, and she has a REALLY engaged group of followers on Facebook. Yep, she does it all. #superwoman #marrymedana Dana is proof that you can succeed with business and babies - and in this episode of Profit and Impact, she delivers a few tried-and-tested truth bombs that will inspire women (and men) everywhere.  So what’s this episode REALLY about?  The true value in starting your own consulting business Understanding the fundamental differences in the needs and motivations of men and women - and how this impacts business strategy How a woman’s role as the household money manager can create a scarcity mindset What it means to balance “social and business contracts” as a woman Why it’s so important not to give up and find the thing that works for you  Why you should listen As a mother, a founder, an author, a content strategist, an engagement facilitator, and a movement maker, Dana Malstaff knows a few things about keeping many balls in the air. She also knows how important it is for women to learn how to balance the social and business contracts in a profitable way - and whether you’re pushing a pram uphill or just managing your own procrastination, Dana’s drive will inspire you.  Links Boss-Mom Nev Harris You can quote me on that…  “Clarity is in the doing. Clarity is in the process and making money is in the process.” - Dana Malstaff  “For agency owners, instead of being really profitable - doing one thing and then being able to give - they want to be they want to create maximum impact for everybody. Then they water down what they have to offer, and they water down their profits, so they really can't make much of an impact at all.” - Nev Harris  “I'm so sick of people saying parenting is hard, you know, and that it's this bad thing. Hard is not bad. Working and things being hard is literally what makes life worth living. You don't climb a mountain because it's easy, you get to the freaking top of the mountain because you have done so many hard things to get there. 99% of the other people never got there because they didn't work hard enough.” - Dana Malstaff Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP 15. DANA MALSTAFF: Succeeding with Business and Babies

EP 14. NEV HARRIS: Fairness is for Fairytales

We all have rough days, right? Depending on the time of year, the position of the moon, and a number of other factors out of our control, bad days range from “I got a parking ticket” to “my entire life is OVER”. If you’ve ever tipped that scale at the wrong end, you’ll know that it can be hard to come back from, even when other potential opportunities are knocking. No matter how much you want to get sh$% done, sometimes you just feel kind of “meh”. Guess what? That’s NORMAL...but it doesn’t HAVE to be the norm for you. The truth is that the inspiration you’re chasing could come from somewhere completely unexpected. It might be a great idea, a chance meeting, or just a really, REALLY nice car (Mercedes Benz, I’m looking at you, baby!). Even then, sometimes that mountain ahead is a little too intimidating for the average engine, and for those times, there’s always the hard-won wisdom of Brian Obey. Before he found his feet as the owner of AMPM 24/7 365 Insurance, Brian faced his fair share of mountains. Something as small as a $5 ticket made a big mess, and although it cost Brian a few golden opportunities, he chose to create his own path to success. He even managed to give others a hand up along the way. In this episode of Profit and Impact, Brian gives me an insight into the value of hard times, serendipity, and the true value of the things that get us out of bed in the morning. So what’s this conversation REALLY about?How to make it through the “mud” and out the other sideEmbracing serendipity, and making something of small moments The true value of inspiration and dedicationWhy you should listenAnyone who has been through dark times will see pieces of themselves in Brian’s story. It might just inspire you to lay down a new pathway into the future! Links AMPM 24/7 365 InsuranceYou can quote me on that... “I guess you can take your mistakes or whatever things that happen and turn it into something good if you keep [persevering], man. Keep pushing. You've got to be relentless.” - Brian Obey Like what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

We all have rough days, right? Depending on the time of year, the position of the moon, and a number of other factors out of our control, bad days range from “I got a parking ticket” to “my entire life is OVER”.  If you’ve ever tipped that scale at the wrong end, you’ll know that it can be hard to come back from, even when other potential opportunities are knocking. No matter how much you want to get sh$% done, sometimes you just feel kind of “meh”.  Guess what? That’s NORMAL...but it doesn’t HAVE to be the norm for you.  The truth is that the inspiration you’re chasing could come from somewhere completely unexpected. It might be a great idea, a chance meeting, or just a really, REALLY nice car (Mercedes Benz, I’m looking at you, baby!).  Even then, sometimes that mountain ahead is a little too intimidating for the average engine, and for those times, there’s always the hard-won wisdom of Brian Obey.  Before he found his feet as the owner of AMPM 24/7 365 Insurance, Brian faced his fair share of mountains. Something as small as a $5 ticket made a big mess, and although it cost Brian a few golden opportunities, he chose to create his own path to success. He even managed to give others a hand up along the way.  In this episode of Profit and Impact, Brian gives me an insight into the value of hard times, serendipity, and the true value of the things that get us out of bed in the morning.  So what’s this conversation REALLY about? How to make it through the “mud” and out the other sideEmbracing serendipity, and making something of small moments The true value of inspiration and dedication Why you should listen Anyone who has been through dark times will see pieces of themselves in Brian’s story. It might just inspire you to lay down a new pathway into the future! Links  AMPM 24/7 365 Insurance You can quote me on that...  “I guess you can take your mistakes or whatever things that happen and turn it into something good if you keep [persevering], man. Keep pushing. You've got to be relentless.” - Brian Obey  Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP 13. BRIAN OBEY: The Road Up From Ruin

How many times a week do you tell yourself that it’s time to get that inbox under control? It could be smelling like a fridge full of rotten vegetables and attracting flies, and you would still probably find a way to get around the house without looking at it. The thing is, you probably already spend enough (read: WAY too much) time reading, sending, and responding to emails and messages, but the pile never gets any smaller. The pressure to make yourself available to demands, queries, and well-meaning comments can make life feel infinitely less sunny and more stressful, but... There IS a solution. Put down the Paper Bag of Hyperventilation, because you’re about to breathe a big sigh of relief. The way out of the email vortex of doom is simple: put the right processes in place. And just where do you find the right processes? In the wise words of Victor Ramirez, that’s where. As a WordPress developer, designer, and Upwork freelancer extraordinaire, Victor knows a few things about managing time without losing your mind. He’s also full of practical advice on taking the hassle out of daily processes (like responding to tedious emails) with the power of asynchronous communication. Yes, it’s a long word, but after this interview, it might just become one of your favorites - especially once you discover the magic of TextExpander. In this episode of Profit and Impact, Victor lends me his toolkit for setting up healthy boundaries with clients, plus a few words of wisdom on boosting your online presence, and being satisfied, even when you don’t “have it all”.So what’s this conversation REALLY about?The value of asynchronous communicationThe alignment between your client relationships and your love life How to choose the right clients, and setting the right boundariesHow to reduce time-wastage with smart tools Why you should listenWe all need a few extra hours in the day to get everything done, and although Victor’s advice won’t take care of your morning meeting or cook dinner for you, it might help things to run a little smoother. If you’d like more hours and less unimportant jobs on your to-do list, this is the episode for you. Links www.wpnyc.org  You can quote me on that... “It's always a good time to be marketing.” - Victor Ramirez“I'm not going to tell you why [you should work with me]. My TextExpander snippet [for] "why work with me" is "Google Victor Ramirez WordPress and then we can talk".” - Victor Ramirez Like what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

How many times a week do you tell yourself that it’s time to get that inbox under control? It could be smelling like a fridge full of rotten vegetables and attracting flies, and you would still probably find a way to get around the house without looking at it.  The thing is, you probably already spend enough (read: WAY too much) time reading, sending, and responding to emails and messages, but the pile never gets any smaller.  The pressure to make yourself available to demands, queries, and well-meaning comments can make life feel infinitely less sunny and more stressful, but...  There IS a solution. Put down the Paper Bag of Hyperventilation, because you’re about to breathe a big sigh of relief.  The way out of the email vortex of doom is simple: put the right processes in place. And just where do you find the right processes? In the wise words of Victor Ramirez, that’s where. As a WordPress developer, designer, and Upwork freelancer extraordinaire, Victor knows a few things about managing time without losing your mind.  He’s also full of practical advice on taking the hassle out of daily processes (like responding to tedious emails) with the power of asynchronous communication. Yes, it’s a long word, but after this interview, it might just become one of your favorites - especially once you discover the magic of TextExpander.  In this episode of Profit and Impact, Victor lends me his toolkit for setting up healthy boundaries with clients, plus a few words of wisdom on boosting your online presence, and being satisfied, even when you don’t “have it all”. So what’s this conversation REALLY about? The value of asynchronous communicationThe alignment between your client relationships and your love life How to choose the right clients, and setting the right boundariesHow to reduce time-wastage with smart tools  Why you should listen We all need a few extra hours in the day to get everything done, and although Victor’s advice won’t take care of your morning meeting or cook dinner for you, it might help things to run a little smoother. If you’d like more hours and less unimportant jobs on your to-do list, this is the episode for you.  Links  <a href="http://www.wpnyc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wpnyc.org</a>   You can quote me on that...  “It's always a good time to be marketing.” - Victor Ramirez “I'm not going to tell you why [you should work with me]. My TextExpander snippet [for] "why work with me" is "Google Victor Ramirez WordPress and then we can talk".” - Victor Ramirez  Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP 12. VICTOR RAMIREZ: The Power Of Perfect Processes

Nathan Ingram

We all have those little things that need to be done Every. Single. Day. You brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on your work outfit (or your working-from-home “day pajamas”), and start checking off that to-do list. The thing is, most of us don’t love the idea of spending all our time sending emails, making bank transfers, and trudging off to the grocery store with our reusable bags. We want to make an IMPACT (and a positive one, at that), but when you’re weighed down by the minutiae of everyday life, that’s easier said than done. It just so happens that, often, the most impactful thing you can do is take care of a few of those processes that no one else wants to do. Don’t believe me? Just ask Nathan Ingram. As a growth coach for WordPress agency owners, Nathan has been helping entrepreneurs streamline their online operations and maintain their websites since 1995, and he’s learned a few things about doing the same for his revenue. He also knows all about the importance of diversifying your client portfolio, creating ongoing value, and the ultimate business ideology: building your business on your clients’ biggest pain points.In this episode of Profit and Impact, Nathan talks me through the power of a diverse client portfolio, the problem with recurring debt, and the magic of a watertight contract.   So what’s this conversation REALLY about?The value of a great contractWhy you should never put all your eggs in one basket Why you MUST eliminate recurring debt (and replace it with recurring income)How to turn boring tasks into a bigger bank balance Why you should listenThose little things you have to do every day can take up SO MUCH energy, right? They might seem like problems, but with a change in perspective, you can start to see them as opportunities to create solutions (and, if you’re lucky, make a little spare cash along the way).  Links www.nathaningram.comwww.monstercontracts.com  You can quote me on that... “You always start with value from the client's perspective. What is it that they need to do, but they can't do for some reason, and if they did it, great things would happen? Then you build a service to answer that need - to relieve the pain or accomplish that gain.” - Nathan Ingram “With good clients, you don’t need a contract. With bad clients, you need a great contract, and it’s hard to tell the difference between good clients and bad clients right out of the gate.” - Nathan Ingram“If you're selling the boring systematized process stuff that you could do in your sleep, that is the way you make a sustainable business.” - Nevin HarrisLike what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

We all have those little things that need to be done Every. Single. Day. You brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on your work outfit (or your working-from-home “day pajamas”), and start checking off that to-do list.  The thing is, most of us don’t love the idea of spending all our time sending emails, making bank transfers, and trudging off to the grocery store with our reusable bags.  We want to make an IMPACT (and a positive one, at that), but when you’re weighed down by the minutiae of everyday life, that’s easier said than done.  It just so happens that, often, the most impactful thing you can do is take care of a few of those processes that no one else wants to do.  Don’t believe me? Just ask Nathan Ingram.  As a growth coach for WordPress agency owners, Nathan has been helping entrepreneurs streamline their online operations and maintain their websites since 1995, and he’s learned a few things about doing the same for his revenue.  He also knows all about the importance of diversifying your client portfolio, creating ongoing value, and the ultimate business ideology: building your business on your clients’ biggest pain points. In this episode of Profit and Impact, Nathan talks me through the power of a diverse client portfolio, the problem with recurring debt, and the magic of a watertight contract.    So what’s this conversation REALLY about? The value of a great contractWhy you should never put all your eggs in one basket Why you MUST eliminate recurring debt (and replace it with recurring income)How to turn boring tasks into a bigger bank balance  Why you should listen Those little things you have to do every day can take up SO MUCH energy, right? They might seem like problems, but with a change in perspective, you can start to see them as opportunities to create solutions (and, if you’re lucky, make a little spare cash along the way).   Links  <a href="http://www.nathaningram.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nathaningram.com</a><a href="http://www.monstercontracts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.monstercontracts.com</a>   You can quote me on that...  “You always start with value from the client's perspective. What is it that they need to do, but they can't do for some reason, and if they did it, great things would happen? Then you build a service to answer that need - to relieve the pain or accomplish that gain.” - Nathan Ingram  “With good clients, you don’t need a contract. With bad clients, you need a great contract, and it’s hard to tell the difference between good clients and bad clients right out of the gate.” - Nathan Ingram “If you're selling the boring systematized process stuff that you could do in your sleep, that is the way you make a sustainable business.” - Nevin Harris Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP 11. NATHAN INGRAM: The Sum Of Small Parts

Mickey Mellen

If your plan for the future is looking a little wobbly right now, you’re not alone - even if the structure you were leaning on has tumbled like a house of cards. All you really need is the right foundation to start rebuilding, and sometimes that foundation just happens to be made out of code. As we all know, the internet has presented unlimited opportunities for entrepreneurs, and that’s no exaggeration. You can sell literally ANYTHING as long as you have a solid foundation of coding skills and a little business knowledge…Right? Well, that might be true in theory, but in practice, building something with staying power involves a load of planning, hard work, and even a few mathematical calculations - just ask Mickey Mellen. After beginning his web development career with a site for Christian guitar tabs and making the leap to the Google Earth blog, Mickey Mellen found the perfect business partner in Allie Green, and GreenMellen Media was born. They have since grown the company into a full-service agency, offering everything from branding and design to SEO and copywriting. It’s a big job, but someone’s gotta do it. In this episode of Profit and Impact, Mickey delves into the value of being the first in your field, finding the perfect business partner, and always doing the maths, even when it feels like you’re making it up as you go along.So what’s this conversation REALLY about?The power of a passionate community following The value of the right business partnerHow to build something that lasts from the ground up Why it’s okay to be a little risk-averse (especially with your bank account) Why you should listenWhen you're sinking under the pressure of running a business, building a solid foundation is priority number one...followed by finding a partner with strong arms to share the load. Mickey's story will show you that both of those things are TOTALLY possible. Links Blog GreenMellen Media You can quote me on that... “If you're looking for it, recessions create opportunity. I always say it's like a forest fire - it burns everything to the ground, and it's devastating and tragic in the moment, but then it allows all sorts of new growth to come about.” - Nev Harris“If you want less stress in your business, understand your numbers, so that when these ups and downs happen, you know what to do.” - Nev HarrisLike what you hear? Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

If your plan for the future is looking a little wobbly right now, you’re not alone - even if the structure you were leaning on has tumbled like a house of cards. All you really need is the right foundation to start rebuilding, and sometimes that foundation just happens to be made out of code.  As we all know, the internet has presented unlimited opportunities for entrepreneurs, and that’s no exaggeration. You can sell literally ANYTHING as long as you have a solid foundation of coding skills and a little business knowledge… Right?  Well, that might be true in theory, but in practice, building something with staying power involves a load of planning, hard work, and even a few mathematical calculations - just ask Mickey Mellen.  After beginning his web development career with a site for Christian guitar tabs and making the leap to the Google Earth blog, Mickey Mellen found the perfect business partner in Allie Green, and GreenMellen Media was born. They have since grown the company into a full-service agency, offering everything from branding and design to SEO and copywriting. It’s a big job, but someone’s gotta do it.  In this episode of Profit and Impact, Mickey delves into the value of being the first in your field, finding the perfect business partner, and always doing the maths, even when it feels like you’re making it up as you go along. So what’s this conversation REALLY about? The power of a passionate community following The value of the right business partnerHow to build something that lasts from the ground up Why it’s okay to be a little risk-averse (especially with your bank account)  Why you should listen When you're sinking under the pressure of running a business, building a solid foundation is priority number one...followed by finding a partner with strong arms to share the load. Mickey's story will show you that both of those things are TOTALLY possible.  Links  Blog  GreenMellen Media  You can quote me on that...  “If you're looking for it, recessions create opportunity. I always say it's like a forest fire - it burns everything to the ground, and it's devastating and tragic in the moment, but then it allows all sorts of new growth to come about.” - Nev Harris “If you want less stress in your business, understand your numbers, so that when these ups and downs happen, you know what to do.” - Nev Harris Like what you hear?  Help me reach more ears by leaving a review (and a hefty handful of stars!) here.

EP 10. MICKEY MELLEN: The Best Of The Basics

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